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EK52 YDU

2002 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,217 mi
Last recorded118,217 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 678,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 YDU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 118,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,653 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Hand brake lever travel a little high

Rear Anti roll bar link boots deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 114,653 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Hand brake lever travel a little high

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti roll bar link boots deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 110,073 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 105,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 98,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,421 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 83,682 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Jul 2011 83,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,337 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber has started to split, replacement advised.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,635 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 67,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,814 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,565 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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EK52 YDU is a 2002 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK52 YDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK52 YDU registered?

EK52 YDU is a 2002 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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